Vikings extend Mike Zimmer

The Minnesota Vikings have inked head coach Mike Zimmer to a contract extension, the club announced Thursday.

Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but general manager Rick Spielman told reporters Zimmer will "be our football coach for a long, long time."

Zimmer led the Vikings to an 18-14 record over his first two seasons with the club, the second-best record for a head coach in their first two years with the franchise behind Dennis Green.

"Mike has instilled a very positive atmosphere over the past three years and our players have thrived under his tutelage and leadership," owner Zygi Wilf said in a statement. "His focus on helping our players develop and maximize potential, individually and collectively, is critical for our current and future success. We believe the continuity established with Mike leading our football team is a very positive step for our organization."

The Vikings captured their first NFC North title since 2009 last season. They enter the 2016 campaign with arguably one of the league's most talented rosters, with the likes of Anthony Barr, Harrison Smith, and Linval Joseph emerging as stars under the defensive-minded Zimmer.